Programme Overview

Our Global MBA prepares professionals for leadership in an international context. The programme will equip you with knowledge and skills across the full breadth of the management discipline including people management, strategic development and financial decision-making and control. Your skills will be honed through the lens of international business and leading business transformation, to empower you and your organisation to respond strategically to the changing environment. Your development will be highlighted through the capstone module which is a choice of consultancy style project presented by one of our business partners or based on a challenge within your own workplace, or a more theoretical research based topic.

Duration

18 Months

Credits

90 ECTS

Language

English

On-Campus fee

€10,800/Year

Online Fee

€ 10,300/Year

Intakes

February, May & October

Registration Fee

€300 (non-refundable)

Awarding Bodies

Abertay University UK, OTHM UK

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate critical understanding and integration of management and leadership knowledge within a local and international context.
  • Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques to different problem situations in meeting strategic organisational aims.
  • Critically appraise complex business and financial risks and manage strategic challenges, in regional and global contexts, and provide recommendations for innovation and business transformation.
  • Synthesise multifaceted information and communicate in a concise, professional manner to inform decision making.
  • Recognise the responsibilities of the Professional Manager operating within a changing technological and global marketplace.

Career Opportunities

After completing an MBA, graduates can pursue senior management roles as Operations Director, leading organizations across various sectors. They are also equipped for strategic positions like Business Consultant, Marketing Director, or Entrepreneur, driving growth and innovation.

After completing your MBA in 18 months programme successfully, you will be eligible for direct entrance into a related Doctorate or PhD degree programme. Furthermore, this 18-month MBA programme provides you with a variety of job options.

Depending on your specialism and background, an MBA could allow you to work as a:

  • Risk Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Sales Manager
  • Business development
  • manager
  • Compliance officer
  • Business Analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Marketing manager
  • Communications Officer
  • Project manager

If you studied a Masters in Business Administration or an MBA as a working professional, your new degree might help you advance to one of the most senior management positions, such as director, chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer, or chief operating officer, within your current (or new) organization.

Modules Overview

Strategic Management

20 Credits

Strategic Leadership

20 Credits

Strategic Human Resource Management

20 Credits

Advanced Business Research Methods

20 Credits

Strategic Financial Management

20 Credits

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

20 Credits

Globalisation and Corporate Governance

20 Credits

Strategic Change Management

20 Credits

Strategic Marketing

20 Credits

The three pillars of sustainable business are social fairness, environmental protection and economic viability. While the last of these has always been a concern for organisations, the first two are rising in their prominence and, regardless of where your organisation is, they are ignored at your peril. This module will help you to understand aspects of all three pillars and to consider the strategies taken to improve key performance indicators in each area.

This is the capstone to the MBA programme. The focus of this capstone will be directly related to any pathway you have studied. Regardless of which MBA you have taken, what you are assured of is a project which will be directly related to an authentic business challenge and you will be able to deepen your knowledge in the area you want to concentrate on.

This module is designed to introduce you to research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught using both quantitative and qualitative techniques that allow you to put theory into practice and conduct an in-depth research project.

Why Students Choose Us

C3S Business School offers a unique blend of academic excellence, global exposure, and a vibrant student community.

Live and Study in Vibrant Barcelona

Enjoy a multicultural student lifestyle in one of Europe’s most dynamic business and innovation hubs.

Diverse Student Community

Join a truly international environment with students from 40+ countries and grow your global perspective.

Future-Ready Skills for the Real World

Practical learning with case studies, workshops, and projects led by faculty with global industry expertise.

Career Support That Matters

Internships, 1-on-1 career guidance, networking, and job placement support to kickstart your future.

Plan Your Journey with Confidence

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Teaching Methodology

On-Campus

Online Study

C3S Business School is one of the best Business Schools. Excellent teaching environment. Brilliant, well certified & helpful teachers and easy admission process.

Kumari Priya

Global MBA

I studied basic level of Spanish with them and I learned a lot. My Spanish professor was so helpful and she teach me a lot.Ahora puedo hablar en español y estoy orgulloso de eso.

Lisa Milbrand

Global MBA

One of the best business college in Barcelona. Very Friendly Staff and highly qualified professor. I had very good experience with them and I do recommend this business school to everybody.

Steve Drinkwater

Global MBA

Admission Requirements

  1. Fully filled C3S Application form
  2. Valid passport copy
  3. All transcripts & certificates of Bachelor or equivalent
  4. Minimum 50% or 2.5 GPA (may vary by region)
  5. Proof of English proficiency (accepted test; may vary by region)
  6. Mandatory credibility video interview with the C3S Compliance Team
  7. Work experience documents (if study gap exceeds 2 years)
  8. Resume/CV
  9. Statement of Purpose (minimum 250 words)

For more details, please contact the C3S Admissions Team.

Admission Requirements

Accreditation & partnership

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*Tuition fee instalment plans available. Please contact Admission Department for details

Registration fee: Non-refundable, paid with application : €300

Global MBA Programme – Critical FAQs for Prospective Students Answered by C3S Business School

The Global MBA is designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles in international contexts, focusing on management, people skills, strategic development, and financial decision-making, all through an international business lens.

  • Integration of management and leadership knowledge in local/global settings
  • Selection and application of problem-solving tools for strategic aims
  • Critical appraisal of business/financial risks and recommending innovations
  • Concise professional communication for decision-making
  • Recognition of managerial responsibilities in a global marketplace

Mandatory modules:

  • Strategic Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Advanced Business Research Methods

Optional modules (choose any two):

  • Strategic Financial Management
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Globalisation and Corporate Governance
  • Strategic Change Management
  • Strategic Marketing

Plus:

  • Sustainable Business
  • Management Investigation
    • Research Proposal

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

  • Operations Director, Business Consultant, Marketing Director, Entrepreneur
  • Risk Analyst, Auditor, Sales Manager, Compliance Officer, Business Analyst
  • Management Consultant, Marketing Manager, Communications Officer, Project Manager
  • Advancement into senior management (e.g., Director, CEO, CFO, COO)
  • Eligibility for direct entry into Doctorate or PhD programmes

On-campus:

  • Lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips
  • Independent and extensive background learning

Online:

  • Virtual lectures, study materials, debates, Q&A sessions

Yes. With a valid student visa, C3S students can legally work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during holidays. The school also supports students with internships and job opportunities.

  • Completed application form
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent
  • Official transcripts
  • Copy of passport
  • Updated CV
  • Reference letter (if applicable)
  • English proficiency (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 80, PTE 60, or equivalent, or credibility interview)

The MBA programme is completed in 18 months.

Successful graduates are eligible for direct entrance into a related Doctorate or PhD programme.

The programme is delivered in Barcelona, Spain, at CALLE LONDRES, 6, PORTA 9, BARCELONA – 08029.

Faqs

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Welcome to C3S Business School!

As an international business school, our mission is to prepare future leaders to embark in the real business world. We are continuously improving in offering the best quality education to enhance and develop 21st century skills. C3S Business School welcomes students from all over the world and considers diversity as one of its greatest assets.

MARIA F. DUGARTE

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